Yitzchok Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Yitzchok is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Yitzchok?
Yitzchok is spelled Y-I-T-Z-C-H-O-K. The name has 8 letters.
Yitzchok at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Yitzchok is a variant of the Hebrew name Yitzchak, which means “he will laugh” or “he will rejoice.”
- Origin
- Yitzchok is a variant spelling of the Hebrew name Yitzchak, which is historically associated with biblical tradition.
- Pronunciation
- YITZ-chok · 2 syllables
Yitzchok Popularity in 2025
Rank#910
Recorded Births261
- Boys usage rose 37 places to #910 and recorded 19 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Yitzchok Mean?
Yitzchok is a variant of the Hebrew name Yitzchak, which means “he will laugh” or “he will rejoice.”
Origin: Yitzchok is a variant spelling of the Hebrew name Yitzchak, which is historically associated with biblical tradition.
How Do You Pronounce Yitzchok?
PronunciationYITZ-chok
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Yitzchok?
- History
- The name Yitzchak appears in biblical texts as the name of a significant patriarch figure; Yitzchok is a variant transliteration used in some Jewish communities.
Yitzchok Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 261 | #910 |
| 2024 | Boys | 242 | #947 |
| 2023 | Boys | 208 | #1,047 |
| 2022 | Boys | 208 | #1,057 |
| 2021 | Boys | 195 | #1,085 |
| 2020 | Boys | 193 | #1,046 |
| 2019 | Boys | 187 | #1,076 |
| 2018 | Boys | 177 | #1,107 |
| 2017 | Boys | 184 | #1,073 |
| 2016 | Boys | 151 | #1,234 |
| 2015 | Boys | 151 | #1,216 |
| 2014 | Boys | 128 | #1,344 |
| 2013 | Boys | 167 | #1,106 |
| 2012 | Boys | 142 | #1,244 |
| 2011 | Boys | 130 | #1,309 |
| 2010 | Boys | 128 | #1,331 |
| 2009 | Boys | 116 | #1,443 |
| 2008 | Boys | 108 | #1,504 |
| 2007 | Boys | 104 | #1,516 |
| 2006 | Boys | 117 | #1,374 |
| 2005 | Boys | 109 | #1,372 |
| 2004 | Boys | 111 | #1,328 |
| 2003 | Boys | 99 | #1,364 |
| 2002 | Boys | 109 | #1,244 |
When Was Yitzchok Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
261 recorded births
National rank #910
2024 · Boys
242 recorded births
National rank #947
2023 · Boys
208 recorded births
National rank #1,047
2022 · Boys
208 recorded births
National rank #1,057
Where Yitzchok Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #105 | 168 |
| NJ | #120 | 79 |